Internship & Working Basics Refugee Coaching (RC) 1RC Next steps Next steps...
Case for Action Many refugees want to work in Germany – Myth : “ It‘s very easy to find work with good payment...“ – Mythos : „Es ist sehr leicht Arbeit zu finden in Deutschland mit gutem Lohn...“ Many refugees have certain qualifications from their home country – Myth : “My qualification in my home country is sufficient to do the same work in Germany...“ – Mythos : „Meine Ausbildung & Qualifikation wird vollständig anerkannt und ist ausreichend…“ Many refugees have no sufficient German language capability – Myth : “Communication in the German working environment takes place in English...“ – Mythos : „Deutschland‘s Arbeitswelt und Kommunikation ist in englischer Sprache …..“ Following pages should HELP to understand BASICS & provide guidance on HOW to apply... 2RC
First Orientation Load App on your Iphone called : „Ankommen“ Provides you with BASICS about: – German language, – Jobs – Internship – living in Germany All sections in English Example from content module Job RC3
Job Principles Free translation from : Which status of residence permission is required to start working ? Potential employment depends on current residence status: 1.Refugee is registered and resident in Germany already 3 months (even without BAMF) and 2.Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BFA) gives formal authorization for candidate to be allowed to work – Exception: It is possible to get work without BFA agreement – this is called: “Agreement –free employment“ Ausländerbehörde alone may approve these exceptions After 4 years, “non restrictive employment“ can be granted – Total duration = allowed status (erlaubt) + tolerated (geduldet) + permitted (gestattet) Self-employment is forbidden Note : A permitted as well as a tolerated residence contain conditions about type of employment Banned work : People from “safe home countries“ who filed asylum application can‘t work during asylum process People with “tolerated“ (geduldet) status are NOT allowed employment if : 1.Arrival is ONLY related t receive benefits from AsylbLG 2.Conditions for terminated stay can‘t be reconstructed 3.Country of origin falls within “safe countries“ RC4
General Steps Check Out Qualification from Home Country Find Potential Employer Schritt/ Step 1: Schritt/ Step 2 : 5RC Refugee discusses with mentor/coach 1.Assessment of home country education 2.Check interest & basic skills 3.Agree on plan Flüchtling diskutiert mit Mentor / Coach 1.Herausfinden der Ausbildung im Heimatland 2.Testen der Interessen und Fähigkeiten 3.Vereinbaren eines Planes Get Approvals through Authority Schritt/ Step 3 : Coach gets in touch with potential employer 1.Employer should be located nearby 2.Agree on type of work - internship... 3.Fill in & sign official document Coach kontaktiert einen potentiellen Arbeitgeber 1.Arbeitgeber sollte nahe bei Unterkunft sein 2.Vereinbarung der Art der Arbeit 3.Ausfüllen des Formats vom Ausländeramt Coach sends signed documents to offices for approval &stays close to it - takes ~4 weeks Coach schickt unterschriebenes Dokument zur Ausländerbehörde / Job Center - verfolgt Verlauf – 4 Wochen…
Prinzipieller Prozess nach RBK Website 1.Antragsformular von RBK Website runterladen 2.Eine Arbeitsstelle – Praktikum – Ausbildungsstelle finden 3. Antragsformular ausfüllen und vom potentiellem Arbeitgeber unterschreiben lassen 4.Antragsformular an Ausländerbehörde schicken (Mentor – Coach) 5.Entscheidung ob gearbeitet werden darf oder nicht entscheidet BFA (Bundesanstalt für Arbeit und Ausländerbehörde ! – Wird geprüft welcher Status der Flüchtling hat – Länderspezifische Bedingungen 6.Frist der Genehmigung beträgt etwa 4 Wochen ( Mentor = wichtig) 7.Bei schriftlicher Genehmigung der Auländerbehörde kann die Arbeit aufgenommen werden ! RC6
2 Avenues – Depending on Status ……. RC7 Internship (Praktikum) direkt.de/Dienstleistungdetail.aspx?dlid= direkt.de/Dienstleistungdetail.aspx?dlid= direkt.de/module/Behoerdenlotse/Formul arhandler.aspx?id= direkt.de/module/Behoerdenlotse/Formul arhandler.aspx?id=3362 Easier Start ! Good way to get into the German working environment Ideal to combine language courses / integration courses AND internship while waiting for BAMF interview Note: LEARNING (Investment) – most of the time NO payment ! Labour market (Arbeitsmarkt) direkt.de/Dienstleistungdetail.aspx?dlid= direkt.de/Dienstleistungdetail.aspx?dlid= direkt.de/module/Behoerdenlotse/Formularh andler.aspx?id= direkt.de/module/Behoerdenlotse/Formularh andler.aspx?id=3308 More complex process 2 Formats to be filled in : – Job Center (leading office) – Ausländerbehörde (for info) Basic process for BAMF recognised refugees – These persons are entitled to German welfare benefits (Sozialleistungen) – Unlimited access to German market
Job Center Role Go and register in the Job Center after 3 months in Germany Gehe zur Registrierung in das Job Center – Best to take your coach / Pate / German speaking support person Registration in their data base help you to get guidance for your education or / and jobs Diese Registrierung hilft dir zur Orientierung für die Ausbildung oder eine Arbeit – Status in data base : ‘unemployed applicant without benefits‘ Job Center give you also a personal code for their online : Job Center gibt dir einen persönlichen Code online : – Job data base – BiZ (Bildungsinformationszentrum) – education information center Offer include online learning programs ! In addition they have installed an IP – integration point Zusätzlich gibt es einen IP – Integrations Punkt – cooperation between Ausländerbehörde + Job Center + Agentur für Arbeit RC8
Industry Leaders Nearby …… BAYER LEVERKUSEN : All 3 months they offer an Advanced Training Course – main goals are: – Achieve B2 language level from start B1 as the entrance level for the course ! Note : B2 language level is recommended from the German Industry Association (IHK) – Eduction orientation with a 4 weeks internship in the Leverkusen Chempark After course - Starting Program for potentia apprenticeships (Lehre – Dual System) LANXESS Leverkusen – Dormagen – Köln - Krefeld FORD Cologne Language Level requirement for ALL jobs : B2 Application for job : one year in advance : Letter of application July 1. for September 1 Special offer : internship (Einstiegsqualifizierung) – Application letter October 1 – close cooperation with Job Center RC9
10 Tips to be successful in your new Job 1.A new job comes with changes – be ready and open for it ! Eine neue Arbeit kommt mit Änderungen 2.Start on time – plan your way to work a bit longer than normally anticipated Fange pünktlich an 3.Wear suitable clothing – see what your colleagues wear Trage angemessene Kleidung 4.Know the rules and comply – ask if you are nor sure Kenne die Regeln am Arbeitsplatz 5.Ask questions – never a problem to ask before starting a task Stelle Fragen 6.Collegial behavior – no black mailing – ask to help Verhalte dich kollegial 7.Show interest in the job and the tasks – professional exchange with colleagues Zeige Interesse an deinem Job und den Aufgaben 8.Do your best – avoid misunderstandings – repeat the task before you start Tue dein Bestes und vermeide Missverständnisse 9.When something has gone wrong say it immediately – don´t hide mistakes Wenn ein Fehler passiert, sage es sofort 10.Ask for feedback – be open for criticism – ask for regular sessions Frage nach Gespräch über deine Arbeit RC 10
Conclusions - Recommendations Work as close as possible with your Mentor/Coach Arbeite so eng wie möglich mit deinem Mentor/Coach – Important to fill out required formats and documents correctly Be open and realistic about your current skills &capabilities Sei offen und realistisch über deine Kapazitäten und Fähigkeiten – Sometimes more opportunities open up during work.... Start could be slow and “below your expectations” - consider this as LEARNING Der Start könnte langsam und unter deiner Erwartung sein – betrachte es als LERNPHASE – Most likely to start an internship (Praktikum) for a couple of weeks without payment ! Be on time, reliable & complete all agreed tasks Sei pünktlich, zuverlässsig und erfülle alle gestellten Aufgaben – Be open and don’t hide any issues/challenges Work on your German language capability – B2 needed for Industry career Arbeite intensiv and deinen deutschen Sprachkenntnissen – B2 wird in der Industrie verlangt RC11 Be Proactive...